There is much to do in Burlington, Vermont. Below is a sample of the some of the events happening in Burlington this weekend...
Friday, November 16, 2012
The 2012 Outright Awards
WCAX anchor Darren Perron hosts this MTV-style awards show that celebrates queer youth, adults and allies in Vermont's communities with a "not-so-silent" auction and live entertainment. Friday, November 16, 7–10PM at Burlington City Hall in Burlington. $15-20; free for ages 22 and under; cash bar.
'The Tempest Replica'
Dance theater Kidd Pivot reinterprets Shakespeare's magical play through a combination of street-style and classical movement. Friday, November 16, 8PM at Flynn MainStage in Burlington. $15-32.
Queen City Tango Milonga
No partner is required for welcoming the weekend in the Argentine tradition. Wear clean, soft-soled shoes. Friday, November 16, 7–10PM at North End Studio B in Burlington. $7.
'The Fourth Dimension'
Directors Harmony Korine, Aleksei Fedorchenko and Jan Kwiecinski play with time and space as they envision a strange new plane of existence. Friday, November 16, 7PM at Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center in Burlington. Donations accepted.
Breakfast with Christine Plunkett, President of Burlington College
Residents join the school's senior leadership for the first meal of the day to learn about current activities, ask questions or voice concerns. Friday, November 16, 8–9AM at Burlington College in Burlington. Free.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Healthy humans part with life-sustaining pints. Friday, November 16, 10AM–2PM at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. Free.
Forza: The Samurai Sword Workout
Folks channel their inner warrior in an intense fitness class building strength and power. Friday, November 16, 9–10AM at North End Studio A in Burlington. $8-10.
Preschool Story Hour
As part of the ongoing "Race: Are We So Different?" exhibit, little ones learn about race and racism through literature and personal stories. Friday, November 16, 11AM at ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain in Burlington. Regular admission, $9.50-12.50; free for kids ages 2 and under.
Magick & Spellworking
Beginners and advanced practitioners hone their spell-casting craft with local author Kirk White. Friday, November 16, 6:30–8:30PM at Spirit Dancer Books & Gifts in Burlington. Donations accepted.
'Orkestriska's Box'
Trish Denton's original production combines street performance, ballet, opera, stop-frame animation and silent acting to portray the life and dreams of a music-box dancer. Friday, November 16, 7:30PM at Black Box Theater, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center in Burlington. $16.
An Evening of StoryTelling
Participants spin tales old and new — or listen to others share. Friday, November 16, 7:30–9PM at JourneyWorks in Burlington. Free; for ages 10 and up.
James Kochalka
Vermont's cartoonist laureate releases American Elf Book 4, a comic-strip autobiography full of observations both profound and lighthearted. Friday, November 16, 7PM at Phoenix Books Burlington in Burlington. Free.
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Burlington City Arts Garage Sale
Bargain hunters help others with purchases of furniture, pottery, arts and crafts supplies, and more, all of the proceeds from which benefit the United Way and BCA scholarships. Saturday, November 17, 10AM–2PM at Memorial Auditorium Annex in Burlington. Free.
Queen City Craft Bazaar
Repurposed wine bottles and plush fiber arts are among the items offered by 40-plus crafters, artists and designers at this biannual indie fair. Saturday, November 17, 10AM–4PM at Union Station in Burlington. Free.
Samplings of Vermont's Best
Artisans and food producers demonstrate their craft and offer tastings on a weekly basis. Their wares are for sale seven days a week. Saturday, November 17, 11AM–4PM at Vermont Artisans Craft Gallery, Burlington Town Center in Burlington. Free.
International Survivors of Suicide Day
Those who have lost someone give and receive support in this day of healing and bereavement. Saturday, November 17, 10AM–12PM at Davis Center, UVM in Burlington. Free.
Burlington Winter Farmers Market
Farmers, artisans and producers offer fresh and prepared foods, crafts, and more in a bustling indoor marketplace with live music, lunch seating and face painting. Saturday, November 17, 10AM–2PM at Memorial Auditorium in Burlington. Free.
Living With Alzheimer's, Early Stage, for Caregivers
The Alzheimer's Association and Fletcher Allen Health Care host an educational program about this type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior. Saturday, November 17, 9AM–12PM at Davis Auditorium, Medical Education Center Pavilion, Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. Free; preregister.
VCAM Access Orientation
Video-production hounds learn basic concepts and nomenclature at an overview of VCAM facilities, policies and procedures. Saturday, November 17, 11AM–1PM at VCAM Studio in Burlington. Free.
'Orkestriska's Box'
Trish Denton's original production combines street performance, ballet, opera, stop-frame animation and silent acting to portray the life and dreams of a music-box dancer. Saturday, November 17: 3PM, 7:30PM at Black Box Theater, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center in Burlington. $16.
Lyn Carew
Health-conscious, or simply curious? Join this UVM professor as he discusses his new book, Musings of a Vermont Nutritionist, A to Z: Antioxidants to Zinc. Saturday, November 17, 7PM at Phoenix Books Burlington in Burlington. Free.
Reality Fix
In this "story slam," participants have five minutes to tell true tales — funny, serious or unusual — for prizes. This month's topic: "I was shocked." Saturday, November 17, 7:30–9PM at North End Studios in Burlington. $8.
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Children's Memorial Service
Families, caregivers and community members honor the memory of youth who have died at this Vermont Children's Hospital gathering. Sunday, November 18, 3:30–5:30PM at Ira Allen Chapel, UVM in Burlington. Free.
'Dear Pina'
Filmed at the Shelburne Farms Breeding Barn in June, Vermont choreographers stage a large-scale dance/theater tribute to the late Pina Bausch. A discussion follows with the cast and film crew. Sunday, November 18: 6PM, 8PM at FlynnSpace in Burlington. $10.
Nia Class
Blending Eastern and Western movement, concepts and philosophy into a powerful practice, this session with Suzy Finnefrock inspires health, fitness, and exploration of human potential and purpose. Sunday, November 18, 9–10AM at South End Studio in Burlington. $13
French Conversation Group: Dimanches
Parlez-vous français? Speakers practice the tongue at a casual, drop-in chat. Sunday, November 18, 4–5:30PM at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. Free.
Women's Pickup Soccer
Ladies of all abilities break a sweat while passing around the spherical polyhedron. Sunday, November 18, 6–8PM at Miller Community and Recreation Center in Burlington. $3; for women ages 18 and up.
Willard Sterne Randall
The historian outlines the proud military traditions of Vermont's Allen family, which run deeper than Ethan's exploits at Fort Ticonderoga. Sunday, November 18, 2PM at Ethan Allen Homestead in Burlington. Free.
'Orkestriska's Box'
Trish Denton's original production combines street performance, ballet, opera, stop-frame animation and silent acting to portray the life and dreams of a music-box dancer. Sunday, November 18: 3PM, 7:30PM at Black Box Theater, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center in Burlington. $16.
'King Arthur'
Artistic director Richard Riley leads this performance of Henry Purcell's baroque semi-opera, a rarely performed 1691 work of spoken narration and period instruments. Sunday, November 18, 4PM at St. Paul's Cathedral in Burlington. $18-22.
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Events listing source: SevenDaysVT
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